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The Vienna Space Internship Program: Gain Real-World Experience in Space Exploration
Every year, Flinders sends students to The Vienna Space Internship Program, offering students the chance to spend up to 8 weeks in Vienna, exploring how law and policy impact space activities with the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI). Interns will work on space law and policy issues, collaborate with the European Space Agency, and may attend UN meetings on space. The program provides valuable hands-on experience in the intersection of space law, policy, and security, while building professional connections with key stakeholders.
What do our students have to say about the program?
“Vienna is a spectacular city, with so much to offer from art, culture and history. I have tried to make the most of my weekends and evenings in Vienna, from seeing famous artworks such as Klimt’s “the Kiss” at Belveder Castle, to strolling the beautiful cathedrals, taking in the bibliosmia of the old texts in the Australian National library and adventuring the historic areas of Vienna (to name a few). The Vienna Internship has truly been such a wonderful experience so far, and I cannot wait to see what the next half brings!”
Claire Wilson (2025 Intern) read her full story here “A reflection on the past three weeks in Vienna”–https://blogs.flinders.edu.au/jeff-bleich-centre/2025/02/03/405/
“It was very clear that everyone in the office shares a great passion for space, including creating a safe future where all actors can contribute and thrive. I hope our project shows we share that passion, especially for Australia and our future in the space industry.”
Eloise Clarke, Vienna Internship 2024 – See here for her full post https://blogs.flinders.edu.au/jeff-bleich-centre/2024/04/12/eloise-clarke-vienna-internship-2024/
“We have experienced living in a country so closely connected to others, a 2-hour train ride lands you into another country with another, language, national cuisine and perspective on life. We have attended concerts and balls, seminars and conferences, and worked on projects ranging from Earth Observation to Space-based data centres. We have had opportunities to network and take our theoretical skills into the real word, from lunchtime debates on global issues to developing our understanding of countries perspectives and motivators.”
Ellie Norton-Fox’s (2025 Intern) Blog: “Auf Wiedersehen Vienna!” read her blog in reflection of the experience here– https://blogs.flinders.edu.au/jeff-bleich-centre/2025/01/21/from-vienna-space-internship-blog-1/
Want to be a part of this amazing Internship? Reach out to your college to see if you too can participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity and like the students above and gain real world experiences towards your future career!
Learn more about Flinders University’s unique Vienna Space Internship Program here, or email us at global.expereince@Flinders.edu.au
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